Decrying “witch hunt”, Boris Johnson resigns from UK parliament
London, UK Reuters Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson abruptly quit as a member of parliament on Friday in a furious protest against lawmakers investigating his behaviour, reopening deep divisions in the ruling Conservative Party ahead of a general election expected next year. Johnson had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether […]
Essay: What Britain’s government needs to know about its faith communities
In an article first published on Religion News Service, COLIN BLOOM, an independent advisor to the UK Government, says the UK Government needs to be bolder, more discerning and more open to faith engagement…
UK report finds Britons’ lack of faith knowledge deeply disturbing
London, UK RNS To outsiders watching the leader of Britain’s established church crown its new monarch, King Charles III, in a deeply religious ceremony, it might seem faith still looms large in the country. But a newly published report, commissioned four years ago by then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, cites a profound need for improving Britons’ knowledge […]
Boris Johnson says “I did not lie” over lockdown parties
London, UK Reuters A combative Boris Johnson fought for his political career on Wednesday, as the former British prime minister said “hand on heart” he did not lie to parliament over COVID-19 lockdown parties at a hearing with lawmakers. Parliament’s Committee of Privileges is investigating whether Johnson, who was ousted from Downing Street in September, […]
Year in Review: 12 pictures that captured key moments in 2022
As part of our Year in Review, we take a look at how photographers captured some of the key moments of 2022…
Boris Johnson drops UK PM comeback bid, Sunak favourite to win
London, UK Reuters Rishi Sunak looked set to become Britain’s next prime minister after Boris Johnson withdrew from the contest on Sunday, saying that although he had enough support to make the final ballot he realised the country and the Conservative Party needed unity. Johnson had raced home from a holiday in the Caribbean to […]
Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris Johnson
London, UK Reuters Boris Johnson has been gaining momentum in his audacious bid to return as British prime minister, with his colleagues deeply divided over the potential comeback and some warning he would plunge the country into fresh chaos. Former defence minister Penny Mordaunt became the first candidate to officially declare an intention to run […]
Liz Truss quits after six chaotic weeks as UK Prime Minister
Updated: 8am (AEST) London, UK Reuters Liz Truss quit on Thursday after the shortest, most chaotic tenure of any British prime minister, forced out after her economic program shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability and left many people poorer. The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a […]
Britain’s new PM Truss vows to ride out economic storm
London, UK Reuters Liz Truss took over as Britain’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, vowing immediate action to tackle one of the most daunting set of challenges for an incoming leader in post-war history led by soaring energy bills, looming recession and industrial strife. Truss, the fourth Conservative prime minister in six years and successor to […]
Liz Truss named as Britain’s next Prime Minister
Last updated: 11pm (AEST) London, UK Reuters Liz Truss will become Britain’s next prime minister after winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative party on Monday, vowing to press ahead with promises of tax cuts and to deal with a growing energy crisis. After weeks of an often bad-tempered and divisive leadership contest, Truss, […]